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  • Bioethics
  • Engineering Ethics
  • Translational Science

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  • Translational research requires practitioners skilled in managing ethical issues.
  • Existing literature on translational research ethics inadequately addresses engineers' roles.
  • Engineers are critical in translating research but often lack ethical frameworks specific to their work.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the role of engineers in translational research ethics.
  • To advocate for expanding engineers' ethical considerations beyond technical aspects.
  • To propose a framework for engineers to address socio-ethical dimensions in their work.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of engineers' positions in translational research.
  • Examination of the traditional versus expanded ethical frameworks for engineers.
  • Argument for incorporating "why" and "who" questions into engineering practice.

Main Results:

  • Engineers are uniquely positioned to ask transformative ethical questions.
  • A shift in perception is needed to view ethics as integral, not obstructive, to translational research.
  • Expanding engineering frameworks to include "why" and "who" questions is crucial.

Conclusions:

  • Empowering engineers with broader ethical considerations can enhance translational research.
  • Integrating socio-ethical inquiry into engineering practices can lead to improved health outcomes.
  • Engineers' engagement with "why" and "who" questions is vital for developing responsible technologies.